The varicella vaccine protects against chicken pox. Children should get two doses of this vaccine for the best protection....
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Vaccine Information FAQs
True – the MMR vaccine provides the best protection against measles. Receiving two doses of the MMR vaccine as children according to the US vaccination schedule provides people lifelong protection. This means that you should never put off the vaccination of your children or yourself!...
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Vaccines can protect young children from 14 potentially fatal diseases, including measles and whooping cough....
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Yes – if you have certain chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease, getting sick with vaccine-preventable diseases like flu and pneumonia can lead to serious complications, hospitalization or even death. Check with your healthcare provider to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your vaccines....
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Yes – pregnant women with the flu have an increased likelihood of experiencing serious problems with their babies, including premature labor and delivery. This is why getting a yearly flu vaccine is the best option for both you and your baby! Regular vaccination means protecting yourself against the flu and...
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“Cocooning” involves vaccinating people that frequently come in contact with babies, including caregivers and family members. If individuals around babies are vaccinated, they are less likely to catch diseases and pass them to others, providing babies a level of protection....
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There are currently no recommended whooping cough vaccines for infants. However, protection for babies can be provided in other ways. If the mother receives a Tdap vaccine during the third trimester of pregnancy, the infant will have short-term immunity from the disease. Make sure family members and caregivers are up-to-date...
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